HHP Attorneys-at-Law Receives Three Honors at Lexpress 2026 Legal Industry Awards
HHP Attorneys-at-Law has been recognized with three honors at the 2026 Legal Industry Awards organized by Lexpress (律新社), a China-based legal media and research platform, announced during the “Going Global” Legal Service Brand Development Forum held in Shanghai.
This year, HHP received:
Top 30 Boutique Law Firms of the Year 2025
Innovative Law Firm of the Year 2025
In addition, Mr. Yao Rao, Partner of HHP, was named among the:
Top 100 Outstanding Partners 2025
These recognitions reflect the firm’s steady progress over the past year in professional service delivery, team development, and brand positioning.

A Practice Grounded in Cross-Border Work
HHP focuses on cross-border transactions and complex commercial matters, with strengths spanning M&A, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, banking and finance, data compliance and cybersecurity, as well as employment and regulatory compliance.
Its work is typically centered on transaction structuring, multi-jurisdictional coordination, and managing execution risks across different regulatory environments, supported by close collaboration with international partner firms.
Consistency Behind “Boutique” and “Innovation”
Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, HHP has taken a measured approach, placing emphasis on teamwork, structured execution, and the accumulation of practical experience.
The firm is also exploring the use of legal technology in knowledge management and compliance workflows to improve efficiency and consistency - efforts that underpin its recognition in both the boutique and innovation categories.
About Yao Rao
Mr. Yao Rao focuses on cross-border M&A, data compliance, and corporate regulatory matters. In addition to advising on complex transactions, he has been actively involved in strengthening the firm’s capabilities in cross-border project management and multi-jurisdictional coordination.
For HHP, these awards mark a stage in its development rather than a destination. The firm will continue to build on its core strengths while further refining its cross-border capabilities and service approach.